In a recent legal development, a petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court by advocate Manjesh Kumar Yadav against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya over his controversial statement made on July 14. The statement, which declared that “a party organization is bigger than the government,” has sparked significant backlash, raising questions about the sanctity and integrity of Maurya’s constitutional position.
The petitioner argues that Maurya’s remarks undermine the dignity of his office and cast doubts on the transparency and purity of the government. The lack of response or denial from both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Governor, and the Election Commission further compounds the issue, highlighting it as a matter of serious concern.
Moreover, the petition also references Maurya’s criminal history, noting that he has been implicated in seven criminal cases prior to his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister. The advocate contends that appointing someone with such a record to a constitutional office is inappropriate and sets a dangerous precedent.
